Model Risk Governance Specialist (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multisport card

Foreign language classes

Flexible working hours

Office in city centre

Career development in international co

Job summary

Axpo Group in Warsaw is seeking a Model Governance Specialist to strengthen model governance across the energy business. You will work with international teams, support risk processes, and enable data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities include maintaining model inventory, coordinating validation schedules, and updating governance policies while collaborating with risk management and model owners across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Model Validation, including model governance, frameworks, and policies.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Databricks, Power BI and SQL; experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Python or Dataiku is a plus.
• Experience in risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets, financial instruments, governance, or Front Office support functions.
• Knowledge of the energy sector, commodities markets, or financial institutions is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments with a proactive approach to improvements.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the central model inventory and governance processes.
• Coordinate model validation schedules with stakeholders and the Model Validation Team.
• Own and update the Model Validation Policy for consistent standards.
• Create reports and dashboards on validation status, remediation progress and key risks.
• Collaborate with Model Validation Team, Risk Management and Model Owners on governance topics.

Skills

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

SQL

Power Apps

Power Automate

Python

Dataiku

Job description

Join Axpo in Warsaw and help strengthen model governance standards across our energy business. You will work with international teams, support transparent risk processes, and contribute to reliable, data-driven decision-making.

What you will do:

• Maintain and continuously improve the central model inventory and governance processes
• Prepare, prioritise, and coordinate model validation schedules with stakeholders and the Model Validation Team
• Own and update the Model Validation Policy to ensure consistent standards across model development and usage
• Create management reports and dashboards on validation status, findings, remediation progress, and key risks
• Collaborate closely with Model Validation Team, Risk Management, and Model Owners on model governance topics

What you bring & who you are:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Model Validation, including model governance, frameworks, and policies
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with Databricks, Power BI, and SQL; experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Python, or Dataiku is a plus
• Experience in risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets, financial instruments, governance, or Front Office support functions
• Knowledge of the energy sector, commodities markets, or financial institutions is highly valued
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work confidently with complex datasets and a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary environments and a proactive approach to continuous improvements
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time employment contract
• Development in an international company that is shaping the face of the energy market.
• A progressive medical care package that takes care of your health and well-being.
• Co‑financing of the Multisport card, enabling the use of various forms of physical activity.
• Foreign language classes during working hours.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in hybrid mode.
• An office with a beautiful view, located in the city center.
• A motivated team, ready to guide you through your daily challenges.
• Details about the salary range for this position and other components of the compensation package will be provided in the following stages of the recruitment process.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, motivation, and different perspectives.

About the team:

You will join a collaborative and international team that values transparency, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. Together, we support robust model governance and reliable decision-making across Axpo’s energy business.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.